The Webcomic Beacon
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Covering and Promoting Creativity and the Creative Process Since 2007. Webcomics, Comic News, Tropes, and Webfiction.
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Webcomic Beacon Newscast for May 20, 2012 | This last week's news is brought to you by Thomas Revor, Alex Heberling, Jason Strawsburg, and Marie Tary! Sorry for the audio issues in this episode! Promo: Lapfox Trax Consider Sponsoring an Episode! ___________________________________ Top Stories Josh Neufeld receives Knight Wallace Fellowship Original Source: Webcomic Overlook ___________________________________ Buzz John Allison creates a comic cookbook in Bad Machinery Original Source: Robot 6 NY Times talks about rage comics Found via: Daily Cartoonist Original Source: New York Times Why we need gay comics Found via: Bleeding Cool Original Source: Huffington Post ___________________________________ Business Creator of Thanos talks about lack of financial compensation by comic companies. Original Source: Hero Complex Facebook needs to rule the world Original Source: GiGaOM Harry Potter and the Rights Management of Digital Original Source: Paid Content Comic translator convicted of possessing child pornography... after police seize his collection of Japanese manga cartoons Original Source: Daily Mail ___________________________________ Education Opening Tabs on a schedule Found via: Comix Talk Original Source: Life Hacker Digital Branding of Websites Original Source: graphics.com ___________________________________ Tech Comcast’s data cap an opening salvo on net neutrality Original Source: GiGaOM Mobile company censorship blocks legitimate sites Original Source: GiGaOM India's net-censorship law - webcomic edition Original Source: Boing Boing ___________________________________ Tidbits “Who believes in you” - Thoughts from Jim Henson Original Source: The Beat Want to draw an issue of Daredevil? Write a fan letter Original Source: The Out Housers Sampling of the 100 idea that change film Original Source: The Atlantic ___________________________________ People Best-Selling RPG 'Pathfinder' Comes to Comics Original Source: Mtv Geek Cartoonist Christine Larsen debuts short story collection Original Source: Comic Book Resources ___________________________________ Oddities My Little Comic Book Ponies Found via: Geek Syndicate Original Source: Jodi Moisan The Hub Hopes Men Will Start Calling Themselves “Belly Bros” and “Care Dudes” Original Source: Cartoon Brew Webcomics in cookie form Original Source: Comics Alliance | 5/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon: Rambling About Webcomics and Q&A | Just talking about webcomics and taking live questions about writing comics. Join Fes Works, Mark Savary, and Kelly Turnbull! We got off to a slow start as our intended guest had internet issues. We just started talking and things got away from us! But you get a trimmed down version of our discussions on Fan Fiction/Comics and ways to advance your comic's story, as asked by live listeners. Even still, the show does go a tad long. We broadcast LIVE with The Webcomic Beacon on Vokle, and we take live questions during the show. Stay tuned for when we have another Q&A show! Maybe you should come listen to us live, and ask us and/or our guest(s) questions! Promo: Animation Aficionados & The Geek Life Break Song: Underboob by Possible Oscar. *320 kbps MP3 available for sale on The FuMP! Notes: Frumph / Comic Easel, TCAF, Spike / Templar, AZ, The Smut Peddler, Jack Cayless / Chimneyspeak, Yamino / Sister Claire, First Issue, Family Bones, Ardra, Kurt / TGT Webcomics, | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon Newscast for May 13, 2012 | Ben Carver (Animation Aficionados) rejoins us for the news discussion panel; but first, last week's news is brought to you by Thomas Revor, Alex Heberling, and Marie Tary! Sorry for the audio issues in this episode! Promo: The Geek Life Consider Sponsoring an Episode! ___________________________________ WebcomicZ TutorialZ: Digitial Inking: Taming the Beast by Jule Rivera ContributerZ: WebcomicZ is looking for people to contribute! ___________________________________ Top Stories 'The Avengers' sets weekend record. Is there a message for the industry? Original Source: Christian Science Monitor Additionally: ICv2 ___________________________________ Buzz ComiXology Joins CBLDF As Corporate Member Original Source: Broken Frontier 2012 Joe Shuster Award nominees announced, Webcomic/Creator section included Original Source: The Beat Marvel movies creating new methods of storytelling Original Source: Wharton University of Pennsylvania ___________________________________ People Maurice Sendak dies; author and illustrator wrote about children’s survival Original Source: Washington Post Additionally: Robot 6 Review of Poorcraft Original Source: Comix Talk ___________________________________ Business Marvel Comics inks deal with comiXology on digital single issues Original Source: Nerdage Additionally: Bleeding Cool Ruben Bolling launches inner hive Original Source: Daily Cartoonist ___________________________________ Tech On building an audience in the digital age Original Source: Mtv Geek Additionally: Kleefeld on Comics Digital augments IDW print sales Found via: Robot 6 Original Source: ICv2 Netherlands second Net neutral country on the world Original Source: Slashdot Dealing with the collapse of Social Networks Original Source: Slashdot ___________________________________ Tidbits Join the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund as a Website Contributor! Original Source: ComicMix ShiftyLook brings back Dig Dug for 30th anniversary with webcomics all-stars Original Source: The Beat Additionally: Bleeding Cool ___________________________________ Oddities Avengers Yearbook Original Source: Bleeding Cool Economist breaks the story that there are comic on the web Found via: Kleefeld on Comics Original Source: The Economist | 5/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon: Ending Your Comic with Karen “Kez” Howard and Tom Brazelton | Karen "Kez" Howard (What It Takes) and Tom Brazelton (Theater Hopper) joins Fes Works, Mark Savary, and Kelly Turnbull to talk about ending your comic! You know, the decision to end one's comic and where and how to end it. We also talk about some typical ways people have ended their stories. Do you have any thoughts on the subject? Then please post a comment or send a voicemail! We also remind you we broadcast live through Vokle, when we record the show. Maybe you should come listen to us live, and ask us and/or our guest(s) questions! Break Song: It All Makes Sense at the End by Jeff MacDougall. Notes: The War of Winds, Multiplex, the Penguicon 2011 video, that DA Page linked during the show, | 5/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon Newscast for May 6, 2012 | Sorry for the website issues! The Dreamhost server The Rampage Network is on, and therefore The Webcast Beacon Network, decided to.... "be upgraded" for a few days. So anyway, last week's news is brought to you by Thomas Revor, Alex Heberling, and Jason Strawsburg! Promo: The Funny Music Project ___________________________________ Top Stories Digital Comic Resources: Mark Waid unleashes Thrillbent Original Source: Comic Book Resources Additionally: Mark Waid's follow-up report 24hrs later ___________________________________ Buzz 215 Ink sells digital comics, tablet included Original Source: Bleeding Cool Interesting quotes from Retailer Original Source: Comics Beat Fleen Micro interviews at MoCCA Original Source: Fleen Additionally: Frank Gibson and Becky Dreistadt, Aaron Diaz, Evan Dahm, Etc. Comix Mix NSFW webcomic contest Original Source: Comic Mix ___________________________________ Business Is Kickstarter becoming the next step beyond pre-ordering comics? Original Source: Robot 6 NPR Kickstarter Interview Original Source: Marketplace Valiant and Comixology announce exclusive digital distribution Original Source: Comic Cook Resources ___________________________________ Tech Gmail’s new translation service Original Source: GiGaOM iVerse to Launch Digital Comics Library Service Original Source: Publishers Weekly Solar Powered iPad case Original Source: GiGaOM Infographic: Features your next smartphone may have Original Source: GiGaOM ___________________________________ Tidbits Overside' Webcomics Tell Three Trippy Tales From a Single Shared Universe Original Source: Comics Alliance Perceived value and ebook pricing Original Source: GiGaOM Britain looking to block adult content Original Source: GiGaOM ___________________________________ Oddities Stan Lee on Michael Jackson's Desire to Buy Marvel and Play Spider-Man Original Source: Comics Alliance Samuel L. Jackson Gets All Nick Fury on NYT Film Critic over Negative 'Avengers' Review Original Source: Comics Alliance | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon Newscast for April 29, 2012 | Mac Paladin (Moonhawk Studios) joins us for this week's news discussion. But first, bringing you the news, Marie Tary (Evil Space Cat) returns, once again, with Thomas Revor and Eric Kimball! Promo: The Rampage Network ___________________________________ Top Stories Axe Cop the animated series Original Source: Digital Spy ___________________________________ Buzz Heavy Metal looking for cover artists Found via: Bleeding Cool - Original Source: Dave Elliott DC launches all ages magazine/app Original Source: Comics Beat ___________________________________ Business Demographics of the online audience Original Source: MTV Geek Older readers go digital Original Source: Editor and Publisher Viz Media announces new division for innovating Digital Content Original Source: Viz Media Lawyer up: Gambitious ditches Kickstarter’s “backing” system for actual investment Original Source: Penny Arcade Pro pile on Kickstarter Original Source: Bleeding Cool Indian comic publisher sell 10,000 motion comics at (20 cents a comic) Found via: Bleeding Cool - Original Source: Rediff Business ___________________________________ Legal Why is Silicon Valley silent on Cispa Original Source: GiGaOM ___________________________________ Education Writing Scenes in comics Original Source: Making Comics ___________________________________ Tech Price Drops in tablets are coming Original Source: Computer World Archie Comics release OS independent digital store Description: The store uses HTML 5 instead of the Comixology or any other app. Original Source: Comics Alliance Microsofts interconnected mobile platform could kill the single platform android Original Source: GiGaOM ___________________________________ Tidbits DC’s Peel off logo a trend Original Source: Bleeding Cool Additionally: DC's logo history (PDF) Women more likely to combine social networking with media Original Source: GiGaOM ___________________________________ People Interview with Jeff Jacques Original Source: Bleeding Cool Comic Artist John Romita, Jr. attempting to break world record for charity Original Source: MTV Geek Co-Creator of Jonah Hex needs help with medical bills after severe stroke Original Source: Blastr ___________________________________ Oddities Goblins gives up its top ranking at TopWebComics.com Original Source: Goblins Comic Batman is gay according to Grant Morison Original Source: Daily Cartoonist | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon: Holidays Strike Back with Scott King | Scott King (Holiday Wars) joins Fes Works, Mark Savary, and Kelly Turnbull to talk about his comic. Thanks to our guest with being very patient with sleep-deprived Fes! We also remind you we broadcast live through Vokle, when we record the show. Maybe you should come listen to us live, and ask us and/or our guest(s) questions! Break Song: Death by Holiday by The Vanished. Notes: Penguicon, Holiday Wars Kickstarter! | 4/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon Newscast for April 22, 2012 | Podcast now available DJ Coffman and Jason Embury (Hero by Night) and T. Campbell (Penny & Aggie) join us for this week's news discussion. But first, bringing you the news, Marie Tary (Evil Space Cat) returns with Thomas Revor, Eric Kimball, and Jason Strawsburg! There was some contention after the recorded show, in regards to some comments during the discussion. Please check the first comments for for those details from DJ Coffman and Jason Embury. ___________________________________ WebcomicZ ReviewsZ: In His Likeness Universe Webcomic Review by Caitlin Hart ___________________________________ Top Stories Mark Waid teases his new site Thrillbent Original Source: Digital Spy Additionally: Comic Book Resources & USA Today ___________________________________ Buzz Tim Burton is judging Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter-inspired fan art submissions Original Source: FearNet.com Additionally: He'll also be judging art for the Dark Shadows movie (DeviantArt) Another Adventure Time comic by a Webcomicer Original Source: Bleeding Cool ___________________________________ Business Topatoco's Spring Books Original Source: Comics Alliance Achewoods Honor system store Found via: Fleen - Original Source: Achewood "Rolling Thunder" and "Wonder Momo" come to Shiftylook as webcomics Original Source: Comic Book Resources ___________________________________ Tech The mystery of DC, ComiXology, and the Kindle Fire may never be publicly solved Original Source: Comics Beat Javascript framework licensing change Original Source: GiGaOM UX and UI visually explained Original Source: Design.Org ___________________________________ Tidbits Wizard Teams With 'The Situation' for a Superhero Comic and Convention Appearances Original Source: Comics Alliance Dave Kellett is offering free, no DRM download of his Eisner nominated book Found via: Comics Alliance - Original Source: Daily Cartoonist 'The Graphic Textbook' Comic Seeks Kickstarter Funding in the Name of Teaching Original Source: Comics Alliance ___________________________________ Oddities Shia LaBeouf's Self-Published Comics May Be a Secret Code from Space Original Source: Comics Alliance Someone has invented the Sonic Screwdriver from Doctor Who Found via: Tor.com - Original Source: The Mary Sue ___________________________________ Opinion Call for Eisner's to expand their digital categories Original Source: Comics Alliance Scott Kurtz on Thrillbent Original Source: PVP | 4/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon: Webcomic Adventures with Kazerad of ‘Prequel’ | Kazerad, of the webcomic Prequel, joins Fes Works and Mark Savary to talk about his comic. Prequel is a webcomic heavily inspired by MS Paint adventures and forum adventure style, crowd-influenced story telling. It is also inspired by the video game Elder Scrolls universe by Bethesda Softworks. We had a great time with people listening live through Vokle, and asking the guest questions throughout the show. Maybe you should come listen to us live? Break Song: She's Hearing Voices by bloc party Notes: 'Prequel' For Dummies., MS Paint Adventures, | 4/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webcomic Beacon Newscast for April 15, 2012 | Brad Guigar (Evil Inc. and Webcomics.com) joins the crew for this week's discussion. For bringing you the news, we have Thomas Revor, Eric Kimball, Alex Heberling, and Jason Strawsburg! Promo: The Geek Life ___________________________________ Top Stories Stan Lee launches his own comic convention Original Source: CNN Geek Out Blog Comic Con in Dubai Original Source: Time Out Dubai ___________________________________ Buzz Tommy Lee Edwards assembles "Brandon Generator" with Edgar Wright Original Source: Comic Book Resources Marvel opens digital comics store front Original Source: Robot 6, Comic Book Resources DC Comics to add more digital-first content Original Source: Robot 6, Comic Book Resources C2E2: The Kickstarter panel – Turning it into a Living Original Source: Bleeding Cool ___________________________________ Business The Future of online media is many different revenue streams Original Source: GiGaOM Google+ may allow 3rd party aps Original Source: GiGaOM The benefit of having comments even if they are bad Original Source: GiGaOM ___________________________________ Legal Netflix creates pro-CISPA super-PAC? Original Source: RT.Com Additionally: Though Netflix Denies the claim. (RT.com) What is CISPA anyway? Original Source: GiGaOM They can’t all be SOPA: Are webizens ready to fight with nuance? Original Source: GiGaOM Arizona’s anti-trolling law pulled Original Source: Robot 6 ___________________________________ Education Do it yourself print making Original Source: Making Comics Brief history of the word Webcomic Original Source: MTV Geek ___________________________________ People Interview with Brad Guigar Original Source: Fleen A second Brad Guigar interview Original Source: MTV Geek Alan Moore calls the Comic Industry a bunch of Gangsters on British TV Found via: Comics Alliance - Original Source: Bleeding Cool ___________________________________ Tidbits Gunnerkrigg Court wins march mix madness Original Source: ComicMix Eric Stephenson: “The sky is not falling” Original Source: The Beat Digital Comics Resources: The End of Comics as we know it - or not Original Source: Comic Book Resources About Comics goes digital only Original Source: The Beat ___________________________________ Oddities Cosmetic ads in the Marvel App Original Source: Bleeding Cool | 4/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Painful
Was hoping for another webcomic-related podcast to compliment Webcomics Weekly, but this one just hurts. The whole thing just sounds like an excuse to hate on other webcomics. And this Jules Rivera is like nails on a chalkboard, snarky and condescending. Hopefully they'll get better, but I don't know if I can stomach another episode.
Insightful
Awesome show!
I Love This Podcast
I've been a regular listener of The Webcomic Beacon for several months now, and I think it's great. I find the hosts to be very entertaining and helpful. They have done a great job of selecting guests and topics that have never failed to interest me, even when the subject was something I didn't expect to enjoy that much.
Also, as someone who intends to create his own webcomic, going through the archives of The Webcomic Beacon has been a valuable learning experience for me that I would recommend to anyone in my position. But even if I was not working on my own comic, I would still be very interesting in hearing about the creation process as a fan of webcomics who appreciates the work that gos into them.
I love The Webcomic Beacon and I thank the many people who work on it for putting it out every week.
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